Elgin Reservoir Report
Nearby: Baggett C H Warner
Last Updated: December 5, 2025
Elgin is a privately-owned recreational dam located in the Klondike Community of Montgomery, Alabama.
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Summary
The dam was completed in 1948 and serves the primary purpose of recreation, offering opportunities for activities such as fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. The dam spans 1690 feet in length and has a hydraulic height of 14 feet, providing a storage capacity of 114 acre-feet and a maximum discharge of 2240 cubic feet per second.
Despite its recreational value, Elgin poses a significant hazard potential and has not been rated for its condition. The dam is not regulated or inspected by the state, raising concerns about its safety and maintenance. With a lack of emergency action plans and risk assessment measures in place, there is a need for increased oversight and management to ensure the safety of surrounding communities and the environment.
As water resource and climate enthusiasts, it is crucial to monitor and advocate for the proper maintenance and regulation of dams like Elgin. By staying informed about the potential risks and hazards associated with these structures, we can work towards promoting sustainable water management practices and protecting our natural resources for future generations.
Year Completed |
1948 |
Dam Length |
1690 |
River Or Stream |
TR CATOMA CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
14 |
Nid Storage |
114 |
Structural Height |
17 |
Hazard Potential |
Significant |
Nid Height |
17 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Elgin